Northern Industrial Tools 123006 User Manual

2 HP / 4 GALLON

AIR COMPRESSOR

OPERATING MANUAL

Item # 123006

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Thank you for purchasing your Northern Industrial
Air Compressor. Before attempting to operate your
new tool please read these instructions thoroughly.
You will need these instructions for the safety
warnings, precautions, assembly, operation and
maintenance procedures.

WARNING: The warnings, cautions and
instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions or situations
that could occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into this product, but
must be supplied by the operator.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description Page #

Specifications .......................................1

Safety rules ..........................................2

Know Your Tool.....................................3

Getting Started .....................................3

Assembly..............................................3

Operation..............................................4

Maintenance.........................................6

Troubleshooting....................................7

Parts List and Diagram.........................8

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SPECIFICATIONS

Motor...................................120V ~ 60Hz

.......................................2

HP

Weight.................................59.5 lbs

Tank Capacity .....................4 Gallon

Air Pressure ........................115 psi

CFM ....................................5.5 CFM@40 psi

............................................3.5 CFM@90 psi

CSA Listed..........................

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SAFETY RULES

1. Know your tool. Read this manual carefully.
Learn the tool’
well as specific potential hazards peculiar to it.

2. Ground all tools. If the tool is equipped with three­pin plug, it should be plugged into a three-pin
electrical socket. Never remove the ground pin.

3. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such
as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is grounded.

4. Do not expose tool to moisture. Don’t use this
tool in damp or wet locations. Keep out of rain.

5. Do not abuse cord. Never use the cord to carry
tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, sharp edges or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.

6. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool on. A wrench or key that is left
attached to a moving part of the tool may result
in personal injury.

7. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark work areas invite accidents.

8. Keep children away. All children should be kept
away from the work area. Never let a child
handle a tool without strict adult supervision.

9. Do not operate this tool if under the influence of
alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on
prescriptions to determine if your judgment or
reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there
is any doubt, do not attempt to operate.

10. Use safety equipment. Eye protection should be
worn at all times when operating this tool. Use
ANSI approved safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection should be used in appropriate
conditions.

ear proper apparel. Loose clothing, gloves,

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neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry may
present a potential hazard when operating this
tool. Please keep all apparel clear of the tool.
Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and

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balance at all times when operating this tool.
Always disconnect the tool from power source

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before making any adjustments, storing,
servicing, or changing accessories. Such
preventative safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally

14. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

15. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

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Check for damage. Check your tool regularly. If

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part of the tool is damaged it should be carefully
inspected to make sure that it can perform its
intended function correctly. If in doubt, the part
should be repaired. Refer all servicing to a
qualified technician. Consult your dealer for advice.

17. Keep away from flammables. Do not attempt to
operate this tool near flammable materials or
combustibles. Failure to comply may cause
serious injury or death.

18. Store idle tools out of the reach of children and
untrained persons. Tools may be dangerous in
the hands of untrained users.

19. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp
cutting edges, are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.

20. Never exceed the pressure rating of any
component in system.

21. Protect material and air lines from damage or
puncture. Keep hose and power cable away
from sharp objects, moisture, chemicals, oil, etc.

22. Check condition of hoses before each use. Do
not use a damaged hose. If hose is damaged,
replace immediately.

23. Read, understand and comply with all warning
labels on unit.

24. Drain tank of moisture after each use. If
Compressor is not to be used for extended
periods of time, leave tank drain valve open to
allow moisture to completely drain from tank.

25. Do not tamper with Safety Valve. The Safety
Valve is factory set for your model air
compressor. Any use adjustments to Safety
Valve will automatically void warranty.

26. Air compressors get hot while in operation.
NEVER touch the motor, discharge tubing or
compressor pump while in operation.

27. The Compressor operates automatically while
the motor is turned on.
Compressed air from the unit may contain

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carbon monoxide. Air produced is not suitable
for breathing purposes.
Always use a respirator when spraying paint

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or chemicals.

30. The air pressure switch is set at the factory for
optimum performance of your equipment. Never
attempt to bypass or remove this switch as
serious damage to equipment or personal injury
could result from excessive air pressure.

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KNOW YOUR COMPRESSOR

Air
Filter

Oil
Breather
Cap

Safety

Valve

Handle

Power Switch

Air Regulator

Air
Chuck

Pressure

Gauges

Note: Always make sure that compressor Power

Switch is in the OFF position before
performing any maintenance or plugging the

compressor into a power supply.
Pressure Gauges: These dual gauges indicate the
amount of air pressure built up in the air tank, as
well as the air pressure being delivered to the air
chuck.
Safety Valve: The Safety Valve device relieves
pressure from the Air Tank in the event of excessive
pressure build up. The Safety Valve is preset at
factory. Do not attempt to make any adjustments to
the Safety Valve. Periodically pull ring on the Safety
Valve end to check that it is working properly.
Air Tank: Powder coated steel tank, with a 4 gallon
capacity

, stores the compressed air until it is needed.

GETTING STARTED

Before operating your tool, check the contents of
the box to make sure you have everything you will
need.

Air
Tank

Tank Drain Valve

(located on tank bottom)

Figure 1. Air Compressor

Handle: Convenient, rubber gripped handle allows

for easy transport of your air compressor.
Air Regulator: The air regulator controls the air
flow pressure. Turn regulator clockwise to increase
air pressure, counter-clockwise to decrease air
pressure.
Air Chuck: Convenient quick disconnect air chuck
allows for fast, easy connection to an air hose.
Tank Drain Valve: The Tank Drain Valve can be
opened to allow moisture and compressed air to be

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released from the

Air

WARNING! Tank Drain Valve should always be
opened slowly to avoid damage to equipment and
possible injury.
Air Filter: This heavy duty metal air filter keeps
your compressor running cleanly, by filtering out
impurities.
Oil Breather Cap: As the compressor motor
operates pressurized air must be released from the
crank case. The oil breather cap allows built up air
to escape, while shielding your air compressor from
airborne impurities.
Power Switch: The red tipped power switch turns the
air compressor on and off. When switch is in horizontal
position, compressor is turned ON. When switch is in
vertical position, compressor is turned OFF

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Items included in the box:

Air Compressor
Air Filter
Oil Breather Cap
Bottle of Oil
Owner’s Manual

ASSEMBLY

NOTE: Before performing any assembly or
maintenance make sure compressor is turned off
and unplugged from the power supply.

Installing the Oil and Oil Breather Cap

Your air compressor is shipped without oil in the
crankcase. BEFORE STARTING THE AIR
COMPRESSOR YOU MUST ADD OIL TO THE
CRANKCASE AS DESCRIBED BELOW:

Place compressor on level ground.

1.
Remove the Oil Shipping Plug from the Oil Fill

2.
hole, located on the top of the crankcase cover
at the rear of the air compressor
Slowly pour the oil into the Oil Fill hole, until the

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oil level rises to the center of the red dot on the
Oil Sight Glass.

Note: This compressor uses only SAE 5W
motor oil.

4. Install the Oil Breather Cap into the Oil Fill hole.
Firmly hand tighten the Oil Breather Cap by
turning clockwise.

(See Figure 2)

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